Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 vs Alweld Value Bass Boats VZ 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 and the Alweld Value Bass Boats VZ 2010 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Alweld Value Bass Boats VZ 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alweld Value Bass Boats VZ 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alweld Sportsman VCC Bass Boats 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alweld Value Bass Boats VZ 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSportsman VCC Bass Boats
ModelValue Bass Boats VZ
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam77 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail730 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg331.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailSide: 25 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available